Lead Application Architect

Dev Technology; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dev Technology in Suitland, Maryland, is seeking a Lead Application Architect to design and define application structures, providing technical and management leadership. This role involves establishing architecture standards and developing secure multi-cloud applications with a focus on interoperability and security.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 15 years of experience. Certifications in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud are essential. The estimated salary is between $120,000 and $180,000, based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience providing technical and management leadership on major application architecture assignments.
• Expert knowledge in defining application architecture standards and reference architectures.
• Strong background in API management and security.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain application architecture standards and patterns.
• Develop and maintain secure multi-cloud application architectures using microservices.
• Perform assessments of current and proposed application architectures.

Skills

Application architecture standards

Multi-cloud application architectures

API management

Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)

Concepts of Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Professional

DevOps tools

Job description

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME)-level Lead Application Architect to design and define the overall structure and framework of applications. This role provides technical and management leadership on major application architecture assignments, establishing standards, patterns, and types that prioritize interoperability, reliability, scalability, security, and other DevSecOps dimensions. The Lead Application Architect develops secure multi‑cloud application architectures and ensures alignment with business and operations plans and governance. Decision‑making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall program implementation. May supervise others.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Establish, document, andmaintain application architecture standards, patterns, and types prioritizing interoperability, reliability, availability, performance, scalability, extensibility, and security
• Develop andmaintaintools, processes, documentation, and templatesrequiredto manage the Application Architecture
• Develop, document, andmaintainsecure multi‑cloud application architectures using microservices, infrastructure as code, serverless computing, and containerization
• Perform business and solution architecture activities to model requirements in alignment with architecture goals
• Create andmaintainapplication architecture artifacts and brief governance boards as requested by the Government
• Perform reviews and assessments of current and proposed application architecture and provide recommendations that meet business needs
• Develop, document, andmaintain Concepts of Operations based on business requirements by application
• Develop, document, implement, andmaintain API standards and best practices , including API management, discovery, security, and governance
• Implement application lifecycle management practices aligned with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and API security requirements
• Develop and maintain application architectures consistent with FinOps procedures, including automated cost monitoring and optimization
• Participate in Engineering Working Group (EWG) reviews and other governance boards, providing technical recommendations

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience providing technical and management leadership on major application architecture assignments (SME level)

Certifications

• Certified Solutions Architect (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Professional)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• DevOps Certification

Required Skills

• Expert experience defining application architecture standards, patterns, and reference architectures
• Demonstrated ability to design secure multi‑cloud application architectures (microservices,IaC, serverless, containerization)
• Strong background in API management — design, security, discovery, and governance
• Experience aligning application lifecycle management with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
• Experience developing Concepts of Operations and briefing architecture governance boards

Desired Skills

• Experience with application FinOps cost optimization and automated monitoring
• Familiarity with DevSecOpsCI/CD and cloud-native best practices
• Experience with large‑scale federal modernization or System of Systems (SoS) programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefing to senior Government stakeholders

Our estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000, this presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

This position involves working on a contract for the US Government. The US Government requires US citizenship for this position. **NOTE: This position cannot support a Work Visa or Green Card status. Providing false information regarding your US Citizenship status on this application will result in your application being rejected for this opportunity. Can you meet this requirement?